Reflecting on personal transformation with Bex Bex identified mentoring as possibly the most important thing the Andrew Cassell Foundation (ACF) does – perhaps of equal, or perhaps sometimes greater importance than the on water activity. They noted that it wasn’t only a vertical relationship between say coach and participants but that in some aspects other … Read more

Supporters of the Andrew Cassell Foundation inspired by the late John Garlick raised over £4,400 over the weekend at an Art Show featuring nine of the Island’s artists. Held at the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, paintings were available for auction and general sale.

Andrew Cassell Foundation are raring to go as public health restrictions lift to permit organised sport. Thursday was the first day of suitable wind and crew availability to we had to get the Sonar Spare Part out on the Solent for a shakedown. For this shakedown Spare Part was crewed by two participants – one … Read more

Andy Cassell established the Andrew Cassell Foundation when he returned from the Atlanta Paralympics in 1996, having won a Gold Medal for sailing. He had spent a lifetime competing in able-bodied fleets before leading the first GB Paralympic sailing team and he was determined to give something back to a sport that he loved The … Read more

The Andrew Cassell Foundation enables individuals with physical disabilities and impairments to sail competitively on an equal level playing field with and against able bodied sailors, in an inclusive and equal environment in all classes. Part of this article is downloadable as a PDF briefing explaining the foundation’s special responsibility and place in the ecosystem … Read more

Andy was born without legs and deformed hips but this did not stop him becoming a top racing sailor with a career that has spanned 50 years. He was born in Sussex but moved as a small child to the Isle of Wight when his father became farm manager at Norris Castle, near Osborne House. … Read more